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Picture source: Stephen Harris
The Cowley Arms was situated at 483 High Road. This pub was established by 1870 and was initially owned by Savill’s Brewery of Stratford, moving to Charrington’s when that brewery took over the Savill’s pubs in the 1920s.  It became a free house in around 2000 and passed through several name-changes including Faze II, Erosion and finally the Loaded Dog, the latter venture primarily a live music venue.  The pub closed in 2009.
This pub has now reopened as The Shepherds Inn, aimed at the local Lithuanian community.
Admin (June 2012)
I was born in the Cowley Arms in Stratford/Leytonstone in 1934. It was then operated by my grandparents: Arthur Andrew Rush and Lilian Maud Rush who are now buried in Abney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington.
Peter Gough (January 2013)
The Shepherds Inn has now also closed.
Andrew Taylor (November 2023)
Now converted to restaurant use.
Andrew Taylor (November 2024)
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Name Dates Comments Dave Perry 1966 Anyone remember The Shakedowns? I was bass player & we had residency for about a year in the 60 s - good time Stuart Cater 1962/65 I was at sea with the publican's son, just have forgotten his name. I did drink there once or twice and the son was on the SS Strathmore .P&O. Maybe someone can remember the names of the family.
Other Photos
Date of photo: 2012	Picture source: Colin Price
Date of photo: 2024	Picture source: Andrew Taylor